Which team is cheaper to watch: D.C. United or FC Cincinnati?

D.C. United and FC Cincinnati are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati gap exist?

FC Cincinnati typically needs 2 services versus 2 for D.C. United, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

Streaming Cost Comparison

Which team costs more to watch?

MLS

D.C. United

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

Cheaper

MLS

FC Cincinnati

$13

/mo

2 services · $129/yr

It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.

Setup complexity

FC Cincinnati usually asks for 2 services versus 2 for D.C. United. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

D.C. United ranks #9 in MLS and sits right at the league average. FC Cincinnati ranks #10 in MLS and sits right at the league average.

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Home-market guides

Home-city context

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) for D.C. United and CINCINNATI for FC Cincinnati.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.